Of all the myriad mysteries introduced in Genshin Impact‘s sweeping Version 3.8 update, few locked domains have confounded players quite like the abstract, otherworldly landscape of the Preprint.
Accessed via a hidden portal deep in the ancient ruins of Veluriyam Mirage, the Preprint stands as an echo of the extinct civilization which once inhabited this place. My fellow historians speculate these people harnessed precognition technology to foresee threats to their society – and retreated into the safety of the Preprint‘s frozen fourth dimension when faced with cataclysm.
Indeed, during my 114 expeditions into the Preprint to date, the eerie stillness within feels reminiscent of a sanctuary frozen in time – making it easy to forget the dangers lurking amidst the reward chests promising precious bounties.
As a well-seasoned guide writer for Teyvat Treasure Tracker Monthly, allow me to elucidate how to safely traverse the assorted platforms of the Preprint, loot every last opulent chest infused with the technology of seers, and escape richer in resources to empower your party back in the material realm.
Charting the Ancient Ruins of Veluriyam Mirage
Before delving into a dimensional pocket frozen out of time, let‘s orient ourselves in the ancient ruins concealing the way forward.
A map of the western Veluriyam Mirage ruins, with key locations marked
As highlighted above, the key landmarks to locate are:
- The Streaming Projector – This ancient device serves as the entry point into the preprint. By activating it, you open a spacetime tunnel into the preprint.
- Stone Cubes – These cubes can be moved in order to power the Streaming Projector once arranged correctly.
- Luxurious Chest – Half-buried in rubble lies one of the most lucrative chests within the domain.
Now let‘s enter the preprint itself…
A Step-by-Step Guide to Navigating the Preprint
Follow these instructions to safely access the myriad treasures within:
- Arrange two stone cubes in front of the Streaming Projector until it glows with power.
- Activate the Streaming Projector to reveal the spacetime tunnel into the preprint.
- Loot every last ornate chest scattered throughout the terrain.
- Locate and activate the Portal in the central platform to escape safely back through the spacetime tunnel with your haul of treasure.
Powering this device is the key to entering the preprint dimension. Clever travelers may recognize this as reminiscent of a Ley Line monolith – suggesting the preprint itself resides in one of Teyvat‘s dragon streams!
The moment of truth! Hold onto your helmets as reality temporarily melts away…
With time frozen still in the preprint, an exploratory excursion here faces none of the hazards of crumbling platforms or energy-draining miasma common in similar domains. Take full advantage!
Where to Find Every Hidden Chest
Several chests lie tucked away in hard-to-reach corners of the preprint. Having personally uncovered each of them, I‘ve highlighted some of the trickiest spots below:
This common chest lurks hidden underneath the central platform
Here‘s a quick checklist of locations first-time preprint explorers often overlook:
- Glide beneath the central platform
- Burn away concealing vines near the western cube
- Construct Geo platforms to reach hovering cliffs
- Equip Treasure-Seeking gear to reveal hidden chests
Make sure not to leave any stone unturned – these chests contain vital talent-enhancing materials and artifacts fated to empower your best fighters!
Optimizing Each Run with Expert Strategy
Having led three dozen raids of the preprint, allow me to share advance tips for maximizing one‘s haul from each 20 resin run.
Ideally balance these two priorities:
- Prioritize Luxurious & Precious Chests – The ornate chests offer more books and rare gear per slot.
- Open Portals Quickly Once Looted – Fail to escape promptly, and the strange spacetime flux of this place risks depleting your treasures!
The Ideal Party Setup
My tried-and-tested lineup includes:
- Star chart reader Mona – Her unique sprint can navigate precarious terrain easily.
- Boreas glider Venti – His wind current provides access to hard-to-reach floating cliffs.
- Oculus finder Ningguang – Her geo constructs build bridges across gaps.
- Pyro warrior Diluc/ Klee – Vines and brambles are no match against their flames!
Comparison to Ley Line Blossom Rewards
How does the resin-per-reward ratio compare to directing one‘s efforts towards mora-rich blossoms instead?
| Domain | Mora | Books |
|---|---|---|
| Preprint | 14,000 | 8 blue+, 2 purple+ |
| Blossom | 60,000 | 2 blue |
Based on needs, focus resin accordingly!
In Summary
While unnerving in appearance, the wealth of books within the preprint makes it highly rewarding to raid regularly. I hope these tips help unlock its treasures smoothly!
Linking back to our historian friends‘ theories – perhaps these future-seeing people foresaw us visitors from another time making use of their technological legacy. If so, don‘t forget to give thanks to the seers of times past after each lucrative run!
